Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Family Medicine) - Traer

FLSA Classification: Exempt 

Reports to: Medical Director     

Job Summary/Objective: 

The Nurse Practitioner/PA works as a team member in our Traer Satellite Clinic in providing primary care to patients, discriminating cases acceptable for independent management from those requiring consultation/referral to supervising physician or to other resources in the clinic or community. Makes outside referrals after consulting with staff physician if needed. Performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission of Peoples Community Health Clinic.

Protected Health Information Requirements/Access:

•    This position will require the use or disclosure of protected health Information.

•    This position will use the Treatment class of protected health information.

•    Restrictions on the protected health information for this position will follow the Privacy Policies of Peoples Community Health Clinic, Inc.

•    Use or disclosure of protected health information not routinely available to this position will follow procedures assessed by or directed by management.

•    Patient Records – Yes               Medical Information System - Yes

Essential Functions:    

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•    Overall knowledge and application in practicing specialty.

•    Ability to use scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care practices.

•    Demonstrates both an understanding of the contexts and systems in which health care is provided, and the ability to apply this knowledge to improve and optimize health care.

•    Applies knowledge to educate patients and others.

•    Establishes and maintains professional and collaborative relationships with peers and members of the health team.

•    Creates and sustains a therapeutic and ethically sound of relationship with patients and patient’s families and provides opportunity for the involvement in the plan of care.

•    Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients' race, culture, gender, religion, ethnic background, sexual preference, language, mental capacity, and physical disability

•    Develops an understanding of and coordinates patient care according to the patient centered Medical Home model.

•    Maintains an accurate electronic medical record to support clinical and business documentation requirements.

•    Develops and maintains own competence.

•    Assists in control of Peoples Community Health Clinic resources.

Competencies:

•    Strong analytical, critical and problem-solving skills

•    Communication – listening, speaking, writing, and reading comprehension

•    Self-motivated

•    Assures safe, effective delivery of care under the selected oral care delivery.

•    Working knowledge of MS Office Products (ex. Excel, Word, Access, Power Point) and Windows Platform. Must be comfortable moving within an EMR computer system regularly

•    Clinical competence/professional judgment 

•    Availability and responsiveness to patients' needs and care 

•    Ability to work with diverse groups of people

•    Ability to work with a large degree of independence

•    Appropriate utilization of resources

•    Demonstrates professional and ethical standards

•    Maintenance and patient confidentiality

•    Planning and organizing 

•    Adaptability and flexibility

Supervisory Responsibilities:

•    Not applicable.

Patient Population:

•    Pediatric to geriatric

Work Environment/Personal Protective Equipment:

This position operates in a clinical environment, PPE is required.

Physical Demands:

This position requires continuously lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs. (67% - 100% of shift); occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. (34% - 66% of shift); occasional pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs. (34% - 66% of shift). Continuous finger dexterity and use of hands/arms for repetitive movement (67% - 100% of shift). Frequent Twisting and Reaching at and below shoulder level; Occasional Bending/Stooping, Kneeling, and Reaching above shoulder level. (34% - 66% of shift). Occasional driving with and without loading and unloading items. Occasional exposure to odors.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Typical work hours and days are between Monday and Friday,8:00 a.m.and 5:00 p.m. with some evening coverage anticipated. Some flexibility in hours is allowed. Responsibilities occasionally may require irregular hours as deemed necessary. This may include an adjusted work schedule, long days, and early morning or late evening hours in order to meet client scheduling demands. The employee must work a minimum of 40.0 hours each week to maintain full-time status. 

Travel:

Occasional driving might be expected. 

Education and Experience:

•    Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner/PA program

•    Board certified in specialty or eligible

•    Previous health care experience preferred

Licensure:

•    Must complete all requirements necessary for the practice of medicine in Iowa including state agreements for payment of health services under Medicare and Medicaid, DEA permission to prescribe and maintain controlled substances, hospital privileges at local facilities, malpractice insurability, Iowa medical license. Board certification or eligibility required in specialty area.

Other Duties:

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements as individuals may perform other duties as assigned.